National predictions for Clemson basketball's spot in Selection Sunday

Here's a look at what the national media is thinking for Clemson basketball on Selection Sunday for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:21pm

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Selection Sunday has arrived, and both Clemson basketball programs are waiting to learn where their postseason journeys will begin. The Clemson men's team is expected to be part of this year's NCAA Tournament field, with multiple outlets projecting the Tigers as an 8-seed in various regions.

Why it matters

Clemson's consistent appearance in recent bracket projections suggests the team has built a strong resume this season, with a NET ranking of 34 and a balanced record against top-tier, mid-tier, and lower-tier opponents. Their tournament placement will determine the difficulty of their path to advance in the tournament.

The details

ESPN's latest projection places Clemson in the West Region as an 8-seed matched up against Villanova in a first-round game in Tampa, Florida. CBS Sports has the Tigers as an 8-seed facing 9-seed TCU, while USA TODAY Sports also has Clemson as an 8-seed in the West Region. Clemson finished the regular season with a 24-10 record and a 6-6 mark in Quad 1 games, along with a 7-4 record against Quad 2 competition.

  • Selection Sunday show airing at 6 p.m. on CBS.
  • The Clemson women's bracket will be revealed at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

The players

Brad Brownell

Clemson men's basketball head coach.

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What’s next

The official NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed during the Selection Sunday show.

The takeaway

Clemson's strong regular season performance and consistent placement in bracket projections suggest the team is well-positioned to make the NCAA Tournament field, though their exact seeding and path to advancement remains to be seen.